It is with great excitement that we announce Windstar Cruises was just named World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards. Not only did Windstar’s winning score place us #1 in small ship cruise lines, it also ranked us #2 overall among small, midsize, and large ocean going cruise […]
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Avid cruise enthusiasts, Bob and Amy Sharak share shopping tips and other insider secrets from their Wind Surf Baltic Delights voyage. To say that we started planning this fabulous cruise as soon as we stepped off of our last Windstar cruise would not be an exaggeration. Last summer, my husband Bob and I sailed with
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Seamus Mullen is an award-winning New York chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author known for his inventive yet approachable modern Spanish cuisine. He recently sailed on board Culinary & Wine Delights of Spain, where he involved guests with cooking demonstrations and participated in Windstar’s famous deck barbecue. He shares his experience below. I had such a
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The Turnbulls didn’t let cloudy skies keep them down, check out their Tahiti adventure below. The first week of August my husband and I took our first, and hopefully not last, Windstar Cruise for our 45th anniversary. We had been to Tahiti on a cruise nine years ago, and absolutely loved it, so were thrilled
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Windstar Cruises has partnered with SAVEUR, a leading epicurean brand for culinary travel content, to develop a collection of local dining tips to uncover the world’s most delicious destinations for culinary travelers. The tips for more than 20 destinations around the globe include insider advice on where to find the tastiest restaurants, most unique local
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Dreaming of Tahiti? The Rekate family shares the Windstar adventure. Dear Windstar, I just wanted to let you know my family and I had the most amazing vacation aboard Wind Spirit while sailing the South Pacific. We were celebrating the full recovery of my mother’s breast cancer and this trip was the most meaningful time
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Starting in 2015, Windstar Cruises’ itineraries will feature a spectacular onshore Private Event, created exclusively for Windstar guests. These complimentary events were crafted to give you an in-depth and authentic local experience that compliments your voyage. Private Events include activities such as an after-hours tour and dinner under the stars in the magnificent Celsus Library
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Asia offers visitors a dynamic selection of urban sophistication, rural tranquility, and seaside vistas to explore. Packing for these diverse destinations that can include days spent lounging on a beach, visiting centuries old temples, and exploring busy cities, in addition to taking into account the region’s humid climate is no small feat. We’ve put together
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Dreaming of the Caribbean? Patricia Stone, world traveler for Global Adventuress, shares her top 10 reasons to cruise with Windstar. Patricia sailed from St. Maarten with stops in Pigeon Island, Roseau, Les Saintes, and St. Kitts earlier this year on Wind Surf, and she shared her experience on her blog. Enjoy her adventures below: Breezing Through the Caribbean on
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On May 5th, we launched Star Pride, the first addition to the Windstar fleet in 16 years. We took possession of Star Pride April 17th, and immediately began an intensive three-week transformation process in which our teams worked around the clock to transform the power yacht from stem to stern to meet Windstar’s casually elegant
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Suzi Hunter, Windstar’s Product Marketing Manager, recently sailed on the Culinary & Wine Delights of Spain voyage through Lisbon, Cádiz, Málaga, Almería, Cartagena, Valencia, Mallorca, and Barcelona. She came back with great stories and dozens of photos, some of which she’s shared below: I recently returned from our wine-themed cruise to Southern Spain. As a product marketing manager
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Earlier this month we returned to Tahiti for the first time in more than 10 years. During the 7-day voyage, we snorkeled, dove, sun bathed, ate, drank, danced, and sailed our way through the stunning Polynesian Islands. Below, our guests and crew shared their photos. Scroll down to experience the fun and beauty of Wind Spirit’s
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Joe Duckett, Windstar’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales, is currently on board the inaugural voyage of Star Pride. Today he enjoyed one of Windstar’s shore excursions in Portofino, Italy: the Walking Tour & Wine Tasting in Castle Brown. Joe shares his experience below. We are over halfway through Star Pride’s maiden voyage. Today, we
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Today, we debuted the all new, all suite Star Pride in Barcelona, Spain during a christening ceremony and pier-side fiesta to celebrate the launch of the luxury yacht’s inaugural voyage through Spain, France, and Italy. Mrs. Nancy Anschutz, wife of Mr. Philip Anschutz, owner of Xanterra Parks & Resorts®, Windstar’s parent company, was honored as Godmother of
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After more than 10 years away, we made our much anticipated return to Tahiti this week. Wind Spirit sailed into Papeete, Tahiti, Thursday evening following a transpacific voyage from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica. Through November 7, 2014 Wind Spirit will offer a 7-day voyage through the beautiful French Polynesian islands, with overnights in Moorea, Raiatea, and Bora Bora. The cruise
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Guest Service Manager Kristy provides an inside look at the transformation of Windstar’s newest yacht, Star Pride. Windstar took delivery of Star Pride on April 17th. The power yacht is undergoing a three-week transformation in Barcelona, Spain, leading up to her maiden voyage on May 5th. Working together as a team is essential at Windstar Cruises,
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